About the job
We are on the lookout for an ambitious and skilled Research Engineer (Level 5) specializing in multi-modal modeling focused on human understanding, particularly in the realms of speech and audio/visual processing. Join our pioneering team at Google DeepMind's Frontier AI unit, where your contributions will be crucial in creating foundational multimodal AI systems that enhance our ability to comprehend, generate, and safeguard human likeness. This is an exceptional opportunity to engage in transformative research that aligns with our mission to advance towards Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
About Google DeepMind
At Google DeepMind, we believe that Artificial Intelligence can be one of humanity's greatest advancements. Our multidisciplinary team, consisting of scientists, engineers, and machine learning specialists, collaborates to push the boundaries of AI technology for the greater good and scientific discovery. We prioritize safety and ethical considerations in our projects, ensuring that our innovations are used responsibly.
This role is part of our Frontier AI team, which aims to create comprehensive representations that capture the full spectrum of human understanding. We are developing systems that enhance perceptual skills essential for personalized applications, enabling AI to interact naturally and responsibly while accurately depicting human likeness in generative AI. Our work also includes building resilient systems to detect and prevent misuse, such as deepfakes and impersonation.
Key Responsibilities
- Advance multimodal human representations and understanding by researching and implementing innovative models and multimodal techniques.
- Develop and deploy models that accurately interpret human understanding across various modalities, including visual, auditory, and dynamic inputs.
- Build robust defenses against advanced AI-driven manipulation and impersonation.
- Navigate complex problems with ambiguous solutions, requiring independent judgment and a proactive exploration of diverse technical pathways.
- Influence the technical direction for core components of our projects, leading to significant breakthroughs within Google DeepMind and across Google products.
